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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,279.20, 456,418.80 and 135,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,279.20, 456,418.80 and 135,799.20 is: 203,698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,279.20 : 456,418.80 = 135,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,279.20/456,418.80 = 135,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,279.20x = 456,418.80 × 135,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,279.20x = 61,981,307,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,981,307,904.96/304,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,698.80

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